C.O.I.N. received the 2002 Fair Housing Award for continuing excellence in serving the needs of neighborhoods.  The Fair Housing Program is administered through the City of Knoxville and uses the Fair Housing Opportunities Ordinance which prohibits discrimination in housing.  This programs goal is to assure decent and suitable living conditions for every citizen and to prevent discrimination in the sale or rental of housing based on race, national origin, religion, sex, disability or family status.